Make A Smile Volunteers

Characters – Characters make the bulk of this project. They know which roles they suit and how to play them. They are expected to engage with the project by attending events, including socials and meetings. Characters will attend events in costume (provided) and will stay in character wherever possible around children. They will be responsible for interacting with the children and engaging with them, such as reading stories etc. Characters will get feedback following each event they do.

Magic Makers: For those who wish to attend events in clinical settings or children’s hospices etc. but not in any character costume but just as themselves. You will be tasked with being friendly with the children, talking to them, playing games and just entertain them in general - all part of a team and pre-planned.
 

Imagineers – Imagineers are volunteers that do not wish to attend paediatric events. Imagineers help with the organisation and running of the charity. It is the role of Imagineers to assist the committee with wardrobe organisation, arranging events, fundraising, recruitment, training, publicity and social media. Imagineers may not all have these responsibilities as the committee may choose to allocate a specific role per person. Imagineers should attend the mandatory training session to get a feel for how the project operates.

Lead Volunteers - Lead volunteers are volunteers that can be either Characters or Magic Makers that have completed 20 hours of volunteering and have been deemed competent by the committee. If they are deemed competent by committee, they are invited to complete Lead Volunteer training on the charity website, covering expectations and advice. Following satisfactory completion of this, they are deemed a Lead Volunteer. Lead volunteers fulfil the same role as other volunteers but have the opportunity to run events, including choosing volunteers, organising transport and looking after volunteers at events. There should be a lead volunteer at every event.